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N12980 18

Cessna 172M · 1973

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N12980 is a 1973 Cessna 172M (serial 17262424), registered to Sale Reported in Yucaipa, CA. It is one of 3,584 Cessna 172M aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Sale Reported
Based in
Yucaipa, CA
Serial number
17262424
Year built
1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
18
Mode-S / ICAO24
A078AA · 50074252 octal
Airworthiness date
Oct 26, 1973
Last FAA activity
Nov 10, 2025
FAA region
4

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ICAO24: a078aa
Last known — 2 months ago N12980
Observed 2026-07-08 09:47:57 MST
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Ground speed
72 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,400 ft
Track
281.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 33.92670, Lng -116.71976
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072418

Cessna 172M
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
MTOW: 2,450 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N12980
Serial Number: 17262424
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 2072418
Engine Code: 41508
Status: 18 (18)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50074252
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A078AA

Registrant

Sale Reported
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10191 Sprig Ave
Yucaipa, CA, 923999439
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Airworthiness Oct 26, 1973
Last Activity Nov 10, 2025
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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